Winstead Avenue Elementary School

Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) takes the safety of its students, staff, and community seriously. In light of a social media threat and as a precautionary measure for safety, we are initiating a soft lockdown for all NCPS. Law enforcement has been informed and is currently investigating the situation. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work diligently to maintain a safe environment for everyone at NCPS. Thank you to law enforcement for keeping our schools safe. Please checkout this page for more updates, https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page . The Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD) and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) are actively investigating this incident. For immediate concerns, questions, or if you have any information please contact Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411 or Nash County Sheriff’s Office at 252-459-4120. Definition of a Soft Lockdown: A soft lockdown is a proactive response to a potential threat when the credibility of the situation has yet to be determined. Law enforcement is conducting an ongoing investigation, and the safety of our school remains paramount. There will be an increased law enforcement presence both within and around the school to ensure the safety and security of our campus. We remain committed to providing updates as the situation progresses.

Good evening, Wahoo Parent, This is a friendly reminder that a community Demerger Meeting in the gym will be held at Winstead from 5:30 to 7:00 pm tomorrow. Join us to stay informed about the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Your presence is highly recommended.

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Word Reading Fluency (WRF) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vsVVIi3qc3uecWS1c4PWTITOapctsxGI/view?usp=drive_link

Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter from NCPS Parent/Guardian Newsletter: Week of January 29-February 2 Welcome to our weekly newsletter, your go-to source for a recap of the exciting happenings in Nash County Public Schools, as well as exciting upcoming events! In this edition, we'll review the highlights of the past few weeks, celebrate achievements, and keep you informed about upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Stay engaged with your school community and be in the know about all the latest news, accomplishments, and activities. Together, let's make every week a success! https://nashdistrictupdates.edurooms.com/engage/weekly-parent-guardian-newsletter/newsletters/parent-guardian-newsletter-week-of-january-29-february-2

Good afternoon, and Happy Monday! We are at the half-time mark for ReadBowl, and as a grade level, we have logged 44,026 minutes! We have challenged the kids....if we reach 100,000 minutes read before the ReadBowl ends in 2 weeks...we will have a celebration! The student in each class who reads the most minutes in the next two weeks can put a pie in a staff member's face! Read, read, read!!! Read each night and log it in on the Reading Log! Don't forget to sign up for which day we should expect to see you for the Middle of the Year "Afternoons to Conference," Feb. 5, 6, and 7 from 3:30-5:00. Hope to see you there!

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child is having difficulty blending out words, here are some ways that your child’s teacher is helping him or her decode words in the classroom. Feel free to use these activities at home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBt1ZP2FqPvBSWyKHxwDigKu-NnXyyh6/view?usp=sharing

Weekly Parent/Guardian Newsletter from NCPS Parent/Guardian Newsletter: Week of January 22-January 26 Welcome to our weekly newsletter, your go-to source for a recap of the exciting happenings in Nash County Public Schools, as well as exciting upcoming events! In this edition, we'll review the highlights of the past few weeks, celebrate achievements, and keep you informed about upcoming events that you won't want to miss. Stay engaged with your school community and be in the know about all the latest news, accomplishments, and activities. Together, let's make every week a success! https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/weekly-parent-guardian-newsletter/newsletters/parent-guardian-newsletter-week-of-january-22-january-26

Good evening, Wahoos, We are introducing the Snack Attack Cart! Students can now buy snacks for just $1.00 every Tuesday and Thursday. We hope students take advantage of this exciting opportunity to enjoy affordable snacks on campus. The proceeds will support positive behavior. Starting Monday, January 22, our multilingual learners will begin taking the ACCESS test. This test assesses students' language proficiency in English. We look forward to a fantastic week at Winstead, and, as always, thank you for your partnership in education as we prepare our students to be 21st-century learners. Have a great evening.

Dear Parents, We want to inform you that today, we conducted a lock-down drill in collaboration with local police officers. We want to reassure you that all students and staff are safe. These drills help us prepare for any emergency. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Good evening, This message reminds you that we will have a Parenting Partners session tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Good Morning, Bus 366 for Winstead Elementary does not have a driver this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Thank you and have a great day!

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Due to recent weather forecasts and prioritizing the safety of our students, families, and staff, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17. This decision follows the latest update from the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The forecast indicates the possibility of isolated, patchy ice on pavements tonight and tomorrow morning. Furthermore, they anticipate sub-freezing temperatures in the morning, potentially dropping as low as 23 degrees, with a wind chill factor of 12 to 15 degrees. Revised Schedule for January 17, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. If you ride the bus - please be on the lookout for transportation updates in the morning. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

NCPS Demerger Updates Good Afternoon, We are pleased to announce two upcoming community forums scheduled for the end of January. The first forum will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Winstead Avenue Elementary School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event will focus on discussing the future plans for Englewood Elementary, Williford Elementary, Winstead Avenue Elementary, and Edwards Elementary. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from District leadership and participate in a Q&A session. We encourage all families of those elementary school students and surrounding areas to attend. The second forum is set for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Edwards Middle School, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This gathering will address the prospective plans for families of Edwards Middle and Rocky Mount Middle School students. Similar to the first forum, District leadership will be present to share insights and answer questions. We strongly encourage the attendance of all families with current and future middle school students. In preparation for these meetings, we invite you to complete an anonymous survey available via the link below. The survey is designed to assist in organizing the community engagement forums related to the NCPS demerger. Its purpose is to gather questions beforehand, allowing leadership to address concerns during the forums effectively. These forums will focus on the reorganization plans for our district and are specifically for Nash County residents affected by the demerger. Please note that the survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Thank you, NCPS - Demerger Team Community Forums Survey Please click here, to access the community forums survey. Please note, that this survey will close on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at midnight. https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/demerger-newsletter/newsletters/ncps-demerger-updates

This message reminds all 2nd-grade parents that we are competing in Malcolm Mitchell's ReadBowl with the team name "The WAVE 2nd-grade Readers!" We aim to read more minutes than any other team in this worldwide reading challenge and have our team name announced on Super Bowl Sunday! The 1st Quarter Reading Logs are due tomorrow morning, including any minutes read over the weekend and today. Your child's teacher will send a new reading log home tomorrow. To succeed, we must READ!

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Fluency (WRF) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help with this skill. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UmMvBDvz7hzOQ1Hh_EpfL5CinmrlD7S8/view?usp=sharing

Good evening, Wahoos! We had a fantastic first week back from winter break. I want to remind everyone of a few dates: there is no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Also, our Parenting Partners session will be on Thursday, January 18, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Thank you for being so supportive of your child’s education. I hope everyone has a lovely evening.

Due to inclement weather, Nash County Public Schools have cancelled all ATHLETICS, including practices and games scheduled for tonight, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Good Morning, Bus 143 (332) morning route for Winstead will be on Bus 213. Thank you and have a great day.

Good morning, Bus 140 will be delayed about 30 minutes, this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience. We thank you for your patience and have a great day!

Nash County Public Schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to ensure the safety of the road conditions. Revised Schedule for January 10, 2024: - Traditional High School: 9:30 a.m. - Elementary School: 10:00 a.m. - Middle School: 10:30 a.m. - Tar River Academy and CITI High School: 11:00 a.m. - Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual. Please follow this link for updates: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page